Australia's Olympic hopes have received a blow with cyclist Simon Gerrans officially ruled out of Rio with a broken collarbone.
Gerrans, considered a strong medal prospect in the road race event, underwent surgery over the weekend on a broken collarbone suffered in a crash at the Tour de France.
Facing a battle against time, the 36 year old held out hopes of competing in Rio on the tricky, cobble-stoned course, but Australia Olympic Committee officials were informed on Sunday morning his attempt to ride at a third Olympics was now over.
Gerrans flew from France to Barcelona late last week and was operated on over the weekend.
